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Get creative with these five scrumptious skinless and boneless chicken breast recipes: Chicken Saltimbocca with Crunchy Pea Salad by Aaron Crowder, Katie Jackson and Nick Perkins – 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 8-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 large eggs, beaten to blend 2 cups panko ¾ cup all-purpose flour Kosher salt 8 sage leaves 4 […]
Ed McCaskey has been a member of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center since 2015. The center’s Parkinson’s Disease (PD) program helped delay the progression of PD plus provided him with a sense of belonging and camaraderie. He utilizes the center five times per week, multiple times a day. McCaskey is active in […]
Cook Your Way Into Fall With These 3 End-of-Summer Eats Summer is a time for family BBQs, backyard celebrations, pool parties and graduation celebrations. Do you ever find yourself bringing the same dish to every event? Maybe, it’s time to switch up your signature platter before the season ends with one of these three summer […]
Does the thought of a lukewarm shower have you running for the hills? It’s time to reconsider the way you bathe. Showering with water at a temperature less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit is proven to have long-lasting health benefits. Adding this to your routine two to three times a week can positively impact your metabolism, […]
Get Your Second Wind With These 5 Fitness Podcasts Podcasts are all the rage because of what they offer listeners: motivation, advice as well as a few laughs. Fitness and wellness podcasts can take a vague topic like health and create a relatable narrative around it—enticing listeners. Five programs differentiated themselves from the pack because […]
Don’t let a lower-body injury set you back! These four seated exercises will burn calories, strengthen muscles and increase endurance. The greatest misconception about low-impact exercises is that they don’t challenge your body. This is not the case when performed with proper form, targeted breathwork and activation as well as high intensity. Chair Running Targets: […]
The number of centenarians increased by 43% from 2000 to 2015 but why? According to a Northwestern University study, these centenarians live a more satisfying, happier life because they value staying in touch with their friends, getting out of the house to socialize, regularly exercising as well as following a more nutrient-dense diet than previous […]
There’s a yoga class for everyone—whether you’re always on the go, recovering from a shoulder injury or experiencing anxiety. Gain a better understanding of these four common yoga styles offered in a fitness center environment, so you can read the group exercise schedule with ease: Vinyasa/Flow During a vinyasa class, there are pose sequences linked […]
Increase your range of motion and circulation while decreasing recovery time through foam rolling or self-myofascial release (SMR). SMR is when a person uses their body weight to massage knots, trigger points or myofascial adhesions to stimulate and relax their muscles. Consider these four differences in SMR tool design before purchasing or trying one for […]
Find out which stats are most important on your wearables: Heart Rate The most important metric on your fitness track is heart rate because it guides your intensity, output and recovery. While engaging in an aerobic workout, it’s important to track your heart rate to avoid overexertion. Analyzing your heart rate metrics before, during and […]
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